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Zak Hopkins

Wagga Wagga ,Nsw

Summary

Versatile and results-driven Wind Turbine Technician with a robust background in mechanical troubleshooting and safety assessments, honed at Aurora Arc Wind. As a former Owner/Operator at ZHH CONTRACTING, I excel in hydraulic systems knowledge and environmental awareness, demonstrating a commitment to efficiency and sustainable practices. Proven leadership in supervising teams to achieve project milestones.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Wind Turbine Technician

Aurora Arc Wind
Fifo/Dido
09.2022 - Current

Build/construct wind turbines across Australia. I have worked on GE, VESTAS and GWA turbines currently a lead/supervisor.

Owner/Operator

ZHH CONTRACTING
Fifo/Dido
08.2022 - Current

Mechanical work on light vehicles and heavy plant also agricultural work (fencing, cattle and sheep)

Trade Assistant

TSH CONTRACTING
Fifo/Dido
10.2021 - 08.2022

Assisted with qualified tradesmen doing mine site shutdowns and heavy plant servicing also helped with crusher changouts

Education

Year 12 -

Wagga Wagga High School
Wagga Wagga, NSW
08.2021

Skills

  • Power Tools Usage
  • Fall Protection Training
  • Confined Space Entry
  • Safety assessment
  • Torqueing techniques
  • Lockout-Tagout Procedures
  • Equipment Installation
  • Mechanical Troubleshooting
  • Hydraulic Systems Knowledge
  • Schematics Reading
  • Machining abilities
  • Component Assembly
  • SCADA Systems
  • Environmental awareness

Timeline

Wind Turbine Technician

Aurora Arc Wind
09.2022 - Current

Owner/Operator

ZHH CONTRACTING
08.2022 - Current

Trade Assistant

TSH CONTRACTING
10.2021 - 08.2022

Year 12 -

Wagga Wagga High School
Zak Hopkins